1972 My sweet little mommy, Minerva Ugalde Viera when she was just a baby. This style of photo was prominent in Cuba at this time. It was taken in Manicaragua, Villa Clara, Cuba.

1972 My sweet little mommy, Minerva Ugalde Viera when she was just a baby. This style of photo was prominent in Cuba at this time. It was taken in Manicaragua, Villa Clara, Cuba.

1970 My mommy, Minerva Ugalde Viera, just 15 days after her birth. It was taken in Santa Clara, Villa Clara, Cuba.

1970 My mommy, Minerva Ugalde Viera, just 15 days after her birth. It was taken in Santa Clara, Villa Clara, Cuba.

1944 My handsome great-great uncle, Cristobal Peña Garcia. The photo was taken in Ciego del Hornillo, July 25, 1944. He wrote: “I dedicate this foto, with all my love, to my nephew and sister, Ynocencia and Pablo. Cristobal Peña”

1944 My handsome great-great uncle, Cristobal Peña Garcia. The photo was taken in Ciego del Hornillo, July 25, 1944. He wrote: “I dedicate this foto, with all my love, to my nephew and sister, Ynocencia and Pablo. Cristobal Peña”

c 1935 My great-great aunt, Juana Peña Garcia. In this photo, one can see the classic 1930s makeup style, which accentuated her beautiful face.

c 1935 My great-great aunt, Juana Peña Garcia. In this photo, one can see the classic 1930s makeup style, which accentuated her beautiful face.

1936 Another beautiful great-great aunt, Elia Peña Garcia. The photo was taken in Santa Clara, August 30, 1936 There are two dedications: In pen: “With all my affection, for Ynocencia, and family. Elia Peña” (dated as above) In pencil: “Lovingly, for Minerva, from her aunt and godmother, Elia” (undated)

1936 Another beautiful great-great aunt, Elia Peña Garcia. The photo was taken in Santa Clara, August 30, 1936 There are two dedications: In pen: “With all my affection, for Ynocencia, and family. Elia Peña” (dated as above) In pencil: “Lovingly, for Minerva, from her aunt and godmother, Elia” (undated)

Juan Antonio Viera

Juan Antonio Viera

The photographs here restored come from my mom’s side of the family, and go back as far as my great-great-great grandparents.